Who is Gulf Offshore LLC®?
Adding to the nearly 700 count of hiring clients using ISNetworld® is Gulf Offshore LLC®. Per their website, Gulf Offshore LLC®, also known as Gulf Offshore Logistics®, LLC, was founded in 2003 as a collaboration between JNB Operating, LLC (owned by Joel Broussard) and the Danos Family, who possess more than six decades of experience in the industry.
In 2016, GOL, LLC® partnered with vessel owner/operator Rec Chaddock, allowing them to establish a skilled leadership team and become one of the most extensive vessel brokerage services in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).
GOL® specializes in providing work vessels (both owned and brokered) to the US Gulf’s exploration and production market and offering logistical support to independent oil and gas companies. Their services encompass vessel-sharing arrangements, project start-up support, procurement and contract assistance, and comprehensive project logistics management. GOL®’s vessel brokerage business ranks among the largest in the US Gulf of Mexico, with over 100 vessels chartered to various companies operating in the region’s waters and inland waters. These vessels were deployed on both the East and West Coasts of the United States, as well as in numerous countries across the globe.
Suppliers and Contractors working for GOL®
Gulf Offshore Logistics® (GOL®) collaborates with various contractors in the maritime and offshore industry. As a vessel brokerage service and provider of work vessels, GOL® works with contractors involved in offshore exploration, production, and logistical support for the oil and gas sector.
The contractors working with Gulf Offshore Logistics® include vessel owners/operators, offshore service providers, logistics and support companies, oil and gas exploration, production firms, offshore project contractors, marine crew providers, and environmental and safety specialists.
These contractors are essential in delivering services such as crew transfer, supply delivery, towing, offshore construction, procurement, contract management, project logistics coordination, and environmental protection. The specific types of contractors engaged with GOL® can vary depending on the projects and services required at any given time.
Gulf Offshore LLC® and ISNetworld®
Rather than vetting contractors and suppliers in house, Gulf Offshore LLC® has adapted the very popular method of using an online contractor verification service. ISNetworld® is one of the most popular online platforms that many companies use to manage their contractor and supplier information. PQF platforms are utilized in oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing industries. ISNetworld® assess whether contractors and suppliers meet health, safety, and environmental standards before hiring.
Over 700 hiring clients use ISNetworld® to verify their contractors and suppliers. For this reason, having an ISNetworld® membership could mean great exposure for your business!
Become certified to work for Gulf Offshore LLC®
To become certified or approved in ISNetworld®, contractors typically need to follow these steps:
- Register: Contractors must create an account on the ISNetworld® website.
- Provide Company Information: Detailed company information, including contact details, services offered, and operating locations, must be provided.
- Submit Compliance Documentation: Contractors must submit various compliance documents; safety programs, insurance certificates, training records, incident history, and OSHA logs. These documents demonstrate adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Complete Questionnaire: Contractors must complete a questionnaire about their company’s health, safety, and environmental practices. The questionnaire helps assess compliance with industry standards.
- Verification and Review: ISNetworld® reviews the submitted documentation and information to ensure it meets the required standards. Additional audits or information requests are made for confirmation.
- Certification: Once the contractor’s information is verified and compliant, they receive certification in ISNetworld®. More importantly, ISNetworld® certification indicates that the contractor meets health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Note that specific certification requirements in ISNetworld® are based on client company needs and industry regulations. Additionally, maintaining certification involves regular updates and submissions to ensure ongoing compliance with changing standards.
ISNetworld® Management Assistance
Initiating ISNetworld® membership, getting your ISN® account set up, and achieving a passing ISN grade is time-consuming and daunting. Cascade QMS can help with all of the steps above. Our ISNetworld® Management Plan can be customized to suit your needs. We offer hourly, monthly, and annual support to help boost your safety culture and best possible grade.
Are you a a contractor of Gulf Coast Offshore LLC®? Perhaps working with other hiring clients such as PG&E®, SDGE®, Walmart®, Honeywell®, Bridgestone®, Tyson®, Johnson and Johnson® etc.? Cascade QMS consultants are on standby to help. Get started today!
